I wanted a 69 camaro...but what about this idea

[Weaver]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-LINCOLN-CONTINENTAL-CONVERTIBLE-U-MUST-SEE_W0QQitemZ290016002396QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6304QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

See the link above. This is a 66 Lincoln Continental. My step brother has one that I could buy from him. I was thinking to upgrade the suspension and put some nice wheels, not ghetto looking. Then put a big block in the car or even an 03 cobra motor and tranny and a 9 inch rear end, although I don't know who could do that or how much that would be. It would be something different and I love the suicide doors.

Weaver

[MaxHarvard]

i love those cars... so much fun to cruise.

[Diognes56]

I have always liked those cars. Assuming it would fit, I would go with a '03-'04 Lightning 5.4L rather than the '03-'04 Cobra 4.6L. Those Lincolns aren't anywhere close to being light (Link (http://www.66lincoln.com/)) and the added torque would be welcomed.

David

[JayR]

Those are real cool and they also made 2 door coupes in the same bodystyle that would be a little sportier to bridge the gap between the Camaro and this.
David's right, a cobra motor doesn't have enough cubes to move that beast. I'd go for a Ford 514 crate motor if I was trying to motivate 5000 pounds of Lincoln.

[Weaver]

Now comes the million dollar question. How much would this cost to build a car with a modern engine, lets say an 03-04 lightening motor, tranny, brakes, rear end and a modern suspension. Am I leaving anything else out? $30K, $40K, etc. I have no idea. I am just looking for a ballpark figure.

Weaver

Those are real cool and they also made 2 door coupes in the same bodystyle that would be a little sportier to bridge the gap between the Camaro and this.
David's right, a cobra motor doesn't have enough cubes to move that beast. I'd go for a Ford 514 crate motor if I was trying to motivate 5000 pounds of Lincoln.

[MaxHarvard]

I'd say around $25,000 for a decent build.

That guy on ebay is nuts for expecting $40k from that car... you can find very nice clean rust free continentals for $4-10k.

:)

[customcam]

drool time this is nice!

http://www.lowridermagazine.com/events/0603_lrm_2005_sema_auto_show/photo_04.html

[Weaver]

I should be talking to my dad tonight. I will find out if he will part with it, hopefully as a donation.

I am thinking of a pewter color with red pinstripe. Tan cloth interior with a white top. Some 20 inch wheels with whitewall tires, if they make they that big, and an airride suspension and some Baer brakes.

Weaver

I'd say around $25,000 for a decent build.

That guy on ebay is nuts for expecting $40k from that car... you can find very nice clean rust free continentals for $4-10k.

:)

[pist0lpete]

Forget the Cobra or lightning motor idea. They are just as big and heavy as a Big Block and just as expensive as an equally powered big block. They do however when in the wow category.

[Streetking]

I always loved those cars.. :thumbsup:

SW

[71Nova]

I have always wanted one. One of my favorite cars to build a Kustom.